How severe is CVE-2017-12943?

CVE-2017-12943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12943 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12943?

CVE-2017-12943 affects Dlink Dir-600 B1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12943?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-12943 published?

CVE-2017-12943 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12943

CVE-2017-12943 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-600 B1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dlink Dir-600 B1 Firmware
Published: 2017-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-600 Rev Bx devices with v2.x firmware allow remote attackers to read passwords via a model/__show_info.php?REQUIRE_FILE= absolute path traversal attack, as demonstrated by discovering the admin password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12943?: D-Link DIR-600 Rev Bx devices with v2.x firmware allow remote attackers to read passwords via a model/__show_info.php?REQUIRE_FILE= absolute path traversal attack, as demonstrated by discovering the admin password.
How severe is CVE-2017-12943?: CVE-2017-12943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12943 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12943?: CVE-2017-12943 affects Dlink Dir-600 B1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12943?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12943 published?: CVE-2017-12943 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-600_b1_firmware:2.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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